iMac G3 (Rev A) Bondi Blue

Description

The iMac G3 was introduced in 1998 with a new radical design. The iMac G3 is similar to the Power Macintosh G3 All-In-One model except it includes only USB, Ethernet, 56k Modem, and analog Audio I/O ports and an IrDa (Infrared Data) port. The iMac does not have ADB ports, Serial Ports, or SCSI ports. While this gave companies an advantage to sell new USB accessories, most consumers had to buy new printers, scanners, and other devices. USB to SCSI, ADB, or Serial adapters were available, but most had their share of problems.

The IrDA function was discontinued in future iMac models. This was a use of infared technology to transfer data between other Macintosh computers with IrDA such as the iMac (Rev A) and the early PowerBook G3 and PowerBook G4.

The iMac introduced a new USB Apple Keyboard and Mouse which would become the standard Keyboard and Mouse shipped with all new Macintosh computers like the Blue & White Power Macintosh G3 Tower.

The iMac spawned many products, companies, and software begining with the letter "i". The "i" in the iMac originally stood for "internet".

iMac G3 (Rev B) Bondi Blue

Description

The iMac G3 Revision B was introduced on October 17, 1998 with a few changes. In addition to coming with Mac OS 8.5 installed, the Revision B iMac incorporates a faster Rage Pro graphics chip, has 6 MB VRAM built-in, and makes the power button double as a reset button for easier crash recovery.

iMac G3 (266 MHz) 5 Colors

Description

The iMac G3 266 MHz was introduced on January 5, 1999 with some new changes. Officially shipped in five different colors: Tangerine, Grape, Lime, Blueberry, and Strawberry. The IrDA port that was on the previous iMacs are not on this model.